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I think it was when I ran into Kerouac and Burroughs - when I was 17 - that I realized I was talking through an empty skull... I wasn't thinking my own thoughts or saying my own thoughts.
Allen Ginsberg

Meaning of "Burroughs" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BURROUGHS

Burroughs  [ˈbʌrəʊz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BURROUGHS

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Burroughs is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BURROUGHS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Burroughs

Burroughs may refer to: ▪ Former spelling of Boroughs ▪ Burroughs, people and fictional characters ▪ The Burroughs, a district of London ▪ Burroughs, on Mars ▪ 21811 Burroughs, an asteroid ▪ Burroughs School, on the National Register of Historic Places ▪ Burroughs Corporation, a maker of adding machines and computers ▪ Burroughs: the Movie, a documentary about William S. Burroughs directed by Howard Brookner...

Definition of Burroughs in the English dictionary

The definition of Burroughs in the dictionary is Edgar Rice. 1875–1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories. Other definition of Burroughs is William S. 1914–97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie, The Naked Lunch, and Interzone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BURROUGHS


Ambrose
ˈæmbrəʊz
arose
əˈrəʊz
arrows
ˈærəʊz
brose
brəʊz
bureaux
ˈbjʊərəʊz
Comoros
ˈkɒməˌrəʊz
dextrose
ˈdɛkstrəʊz
Faroes
ˈfɛərəʊz
froze
frəʊz
Montrose
mɒnˈtrəʊz
narrows
ˈnærəʊz
Penrose
ˈpɛnrəʊz
primrose
ˈprɪmˌrəʊz
pros
prəʊz
prose
prəʊz
rose
rəʊz
sorrows
ˈsɒrəʊz
sucrose
ˈsjuːkrəʊz
tea-rose
ˈtiːˌrəʊz
throes
θrəʊz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BURROUGHS

Burra
burramundi
burramys
burrawang
burred
Burrell
Burrell Collection
Burren

WORDS THAT END LIKE BURROUGHS

aurochs
baths
births, marriages and deaths
Bridge of Sighs
commissioner for oaths
depths
Fuchs
lengths
maths
meths
new maths
Sachs
swimming baths
the Trossachs
thermal baths
three-fourths
Trossachs

Synonyms and antonyms of Burroughs in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Burroughs» into 25 languages

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巴勒斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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बिजनेस
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بوروز
280 millions of speakers

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Берроуз
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Burroughs
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বারোজ
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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バローズ
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버로우즈
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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பர்ரோவை
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ब्यूरो
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Берроуз
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Burroughs
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Trends of use of Burroughs

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BURROUGHS»

The term «Burroughs» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.420 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Burroughs

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4 QUOTES WITH «BURROUGHS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Burroughs.
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Gregory Corso
The other guy I dug a lot was Burroughs because he was a smart man already; he learned it through the druggie pool - the street scene of an old aristocratic kind of man.
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Allen Ginsberg
I think it was when I ran into Kerouac and Burroughs - when I was 17 - that I realized I was talking through an empty skull... I wasn't thinking my own thoughts or saying my own thoughts.
3
Michael Moorcock
P.G. Wodehouse was a huge influence on me when I was younger, as were Edgar Rice Burroughs and George Bernard Shaw.
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Robert Wilson
Christopher Knowles, Buechner, Heiner Mueller, Burroughs, Chekhov, Shakespeare - it's all one body of work.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BURROUGHS»

Discover the use of Burroughs in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Burroughs and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Naked Lunch:
A 50th anniversary edition of the influential 20th-century work finds an unmoored addict making his way through a nightmarish wasteland, a tale that offers insight into period taboos. By the author of Nova Express.
William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz, Barry Miles, 2009
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The Soft Machine
In Naked Lunch, William S. Burroughs revealed his genius. In The Soft Machine he begins an adventure that will take us even further into the dark recesses of his imagination, a region where nothing is sacred, nothing taboo.
William S. Burroughs, 2011
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Running with Scissors: A Memoir
I recognize that their memories of the events described in this book are different than my own. They are each fine, decent, and hard-working people. The book was not intended to hurt the family.
Augusten Burroughs, 2010
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A Princess of Mars
The first book in Burrough's classic Barsoom series. Please visit www.PhoenixPick for other great sci-fi books at great prices.
Edgar Rice Burroughs, 2008
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Memoirs of Stephen Burroughs: A New and Rev. Ed
Burroughs, nothing daunted, replied that he would be glad to do it. Finally an arrangement was made by which he undertook, for a suitable compensation, to arrange all the papers. At the next term of the Court the Judges noticed a wonderful ...
Stephen Burroughs, 1858
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Climate Change: A Multidisciplinary Approach
This is a valuable undergraduate textbook for a wide range of courses, including meteorology, oceanography, environmental science, earth science, geography, history, agriculture and social science.
William James Burroughs, 2001
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Wising Up the Marks: The Amodern William Burroughs
Finally here is a book that presents a solid portrait of a major artistic innovator, a writer who combines aesthetics and politics and who can perform as anthropologist, social goad, or media icon, all with consummate skill.
Timothy S. Murphy, 1997
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The Art of Seeing Things: Essays
A departure from previous John Burroughs anthologies, this volume celebrates the surprising range of his writing to include religion, philosophy, conservation, and farming.
Charlotte Zoë Walker, 2001
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The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead
The Wild Boys is a futuristic tale of global warfare in which a guerrilla gang of boys dedicated to freedom battles the organized armies of repressive police states.
William S. Burroughs, 2007
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Magical Thinking
"Magical Thinking" gives voice to thoughts we all have but dare not mention. What makes the collection so original is Augusten's sharp-eyed observations about things that are unique to him, but somehow universal to us all.
Augusten Burroughs, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BURROUGHS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Burroughs is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jordan Burroughs on Rio: 'My chances of winning' are better than in …
Jordan Burroughs, Olympic and world champion in freestyle wrestling, will be helping Team USA kick off the Road to Rio tour in Philadelphia ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»
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ASICS America Renews Partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist …
Burroughs, 26, who originally signed with ASICS in 2011, will continue to represent the brand for the next 5 years, exclusively wearing ASICS ... «Around the Rings, Jul 15»
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Burroughs will be in Philadelphia to promote Olympics
Although Jordan Burroughs can wear a flashy Olympic gold medal as an accessory, the former Winslow Township High School wrestling state ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
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F.G. Burroughs rolls back into Conway
Tommy Simpson is giving the Conway mural a fresh new bolder look. A dedication will be held after he finishes his work. Posted: Thursday ... «Myhorrynews, Jul 15»
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Asics Re-Signs Wrestler Jordan Burroughs; Releases Two Sneakers
California-based brand Asics has re-signed Jordan Burroughs, the world champion freestyle wrestler and gold medalist from the 2012 London ... «Footwear News, Jul 15»
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All-Area Boys' Tennis Singles Player of the Year: Burroughs
By Sawyer Patterson's standards, his senior season and his boys' tennis career at Burroughs High didn't end the way he would have liked. «Burbank Leader, Jul 15»
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J2 Retail Systems Taps Channel Veteran Jeff Burroughs As VP of …
“Jeff Burroughs comes to us with impressive credentials and experience of managing global sales and marketing channels at a senior level. «Vertical Systems Reseller, Jun 15»
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Spencer Burroughs
Spencer Burroughs. 61, Indianapolis, died June 23, 2015. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., July 2, 2015 at Stuart Mortuary Chapel.Â. Read or Share this ... «Indianapolis Star, Jun 15»
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Margaret Burroughs' honor hits a snag
Burroughs was one of the founders of the Du Sable Museum and a longtime member of the Chicago Park District Board. But she was also an ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jun 15»
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Former Burroughs High employee pleads not guilty of alleged …
A former John Burroughs High School employee pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that he had sexual relationships with two female ... «Burbank Leader, Jun 15»

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